Q: I have been looking for a better way to pick-up (now don't laugh) the house manure in the barns and pasture. My horse seem to like to leave their manure in two areas. Will this vacuum pick-up semi-dry and or dry manure?by Greg from Oklahoma on March 18, 2014

A: Greg - Why would I laugh? We actually get that questions pretty frequently. Unfortunately, the Agri-Fab lawn vacuum is not designed to pick up manure - either wet or dry. We do however, carry a pasture vac from PECO that is designed specifically for this particular task. Click on this link to view the basic PECO pasture vac, which would probably work out for you: Pasture Vacby Bob, Product Expert

Q: My yard has a fairly dramatic slope. Can the Agri-Fab Chip-N-Vac Tow-Behind Lawn Vacuum, Model 55249, be towed up and down and across a sloped yard?by Joe from South Carolina on December 07, 2013

A: Thanks for your inquiry.

This model is just like any other trailer or tow behind item that you would pull with your tractor. You want to be careful because when the vacuum fills up and you are on a slope, the debris can get pushed to one side and you risk tipping over. I would recommend contacting Agri-Fab directly a (800) 448-9282 and see what they would recommend and the degree of slope it can handle. Anymore questions, feel free to ask.

Q: I have a Gravley 0-turn 48" deck would I need adapterDoes the additional vacuum hose hook to the end of mower end hoseby Keith Konicy from Missouri on December 04, 2013

A: Keith,

You certainly would need the zero-turn adapter in order to fit your mower. The hose kit would be installed at the engine of the Chip and Vac. You have to remove the hose adapter that connects to your mower and replace it with the hand held. It is an easy 3 wingnut removal.by Bob, Product Expert

Q: Does this have some sort of vacuum base hose hooks to. Or do you have to get of mower to use hose for suckingby Keith Konicy from Missouri on November 29, 2013

A: Keith,

This is a tow behind unit designed to be connected to and pulled by a mower. The hose comes equipped with a deck adapter to connect to a mower.by Bob, Product Expert

Q: Will this Tow and vac pick up walnuts?by Colleen Votsmier from Illinois on November 28, 2013

A: Colleen,

Yes, but the 55249 was not designed for this type of debris, so your impeller life may be drastically shortened. Also, this vacuum, cannot collect nuts for consumption. They would be destroyed.by Bob, Product Expert

Q: have a kabota tractor with a 60" deck . Any problems with the attachment to the deck?by Quintin Wallis from Missouri on November 10, 2013

A: Quintin,

I am afraid that yes, you may experience trouble. The 55249 is only designed for decks on tractors and zero turns up to a 54" maximum.

Works great at picking up the leaves, even wet ones and blowing them into the mulcher and into the box. Little or no problems with clogging. Motor starts easily and has plenty of power. It's amazing how many leaves will fit into the box before it has to be emptied. Was pretty easy to finish up the assembly and get it running. The template for the plastic box attachment to my mower deck was accurate and fits well after I cut out the pattern.

Cons:

The mulcher was shipped on a broken pallet on top of a 2nd pallet. The front support block was broken and lying on the pallet loose and the mulcher box was free to rock back and forth. Not very good support for shipping. The axle frame is attached to the box with rivets, with washers and one rivet was missing its washer and I was able to push the rivet out with my thumb. I replaced it with a bolt and nut. After some use I noticed a second rivet had fell out so I fixed that with a nut and bolt also. Also the dumping lock is attached to the thin sheet metal of the box and has an "oil canning" effect and therefore gets out of position easily and can be difficult to latch after dumping.

Still though after over twenty five years of raking leaves (A LOT OF LEAVES) every fall this will save a lot of strain on my older back. I have gone over my lawn twice as the leaves continue to fall and will probably use it at least 3 more times before the snow finally covers everything. I should have gotten this thing a long time ago.

The Pros:

Works great at picking up the leaves, even wet ones and blowing them into the mulcher and into the box. Little or no problems with clogging. Motor starts easily and has plenty of power. It's amazing how many leaves will fit into the box before it has to be emptied. Was pretty easy to finish up the assembly and get it running. The template for the plastic box attachment to my mower deck was accurate and fits well after I cut out the pattern.

The only thing is, getting the elastic over the tube on the mower is nearly impossible. I am 82 years old and living alone. Also I had to get the unit cut in order to get it to fit on over the mower deck. As a usual thing I was able to do all this work myself.

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John M.Laurinburg, NC

REVIEWED

SEP.

19

2014

Works Great.

I made a castering wheel for moving the machine around while not connected. It attaches through the existing holes of the tongue.

I can easily roll it wherever I need it stored. Set up was easy, thanks for that!

Purchased to take the place of my aging yard cleaners (off to college they go).
Very satisfied with this purchase, its use and its performance. The strengths and positives of this machine far outweigh the weaknesses of the design.

Though, to be realistic all items have room to improve. For this machine, these include:
1) Tilt function not great enough of an angle to adequately assist dumps.
2) Back hatch occasionally pops out of the bottom hooks, during use when/if challenged with 1/2 load and a jarring bump.
3) Tilt/dump feature if used to move/dump complicated with a downward facing lip on trailer=-- drags and trenches as it is pulled.
4) Tilting latch difficult to unlatch/latch (weight causes some misalignment, and the lightweight metal/structure allows misalignment on latch evolution).
--- WARNING to buyer, when trimming down the discharge hose for mower deck, err on the side of LONG, trim down carefully--- I cut mine exactly to what I need (or really about - 6" shy from Ideal) .

Purchased to take the place of my aging yard cleaners (off to college they go).
Very satisfied with this purchase, its use and its performance. The strengths and positives of this machine far outweigh the weaknesses of the design.

Though, to be realistic all items have room to improve. For this machine, these include:
1) Tilt function not great enough of an angle to adequately assist dumps.
2) Back hatch occasionally pops out of the bottom hooks, during use when/if challenged with... more

The back door is weak and put a small crack in it because of the force of the chute. Probable a small stone hit it.

Pros:I'd Buy It Again, Easy To Use, Price, Fast

Cons:Heavy

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Ronald A.Murray, KY

Purchased 9/4/13

REVIEWED

OCT.

17

2013

Much Too Heavy

This machine is a great tool but because of the location of the motor/blower/chipper the unit tongue weight is extremely heavy. The addition of a tongue jack/caster would greatly improve the manageability of this unit specially for older folks or someone like me with limited mobility and Cerebral Palsy. I installed a caster/tongue jack and because of the low ride height at the coupler the jack had to be modified. Also the 12' vacuum hose should be included.

Pros:Easy To Use, I'd Buy It Again

Cons:Heavy, Needs, Tongue Jack

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Ed L.Reeds Spring, MO

2 Reviews

12 Helpful Votes

REVIEWED

NOV.

19

2013

Overall Fine Machine

Easy to put together. I have only 4 things that need to be better planned in the engineering department.

#2. Needs a wider wheel base as the unit tends to be top heavy on the slightest grade (I'm installing a wider axle now).

#3. The extension hose should already be just 1 piece and cut to fit your own application and include 2 - 18" rubber bungee cords to hold the hose to the hanger rod (a hose coupling just doesn't need to be there).

#4. The tilt of the trailer should have more angle without scrapping the ground while unloading the bin. Overall this does a great job with plenty of vacuum suction.

Easy to put together. I have only 4 things that need to be better planned in the engineering department.

#2. Needs a wider wheel base as the unit tends to be top heavy on the slightest grade (I'm installing a wider axle now).

#3. The extension hose should already be just 1 piece and cut to fit your own application and include 2 - 18" rubber bungee cords to... more

Pros:I'd Buy It Again, Durable, Fast, High Quality

Cons:Heavy, Difficult To Use

Ed Recommends This Agri-Fab Product

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Michael P.Zionsville, IN

Purchased 9/14/13

REVIEWED

NOV.

12

2013

Love It!

I hate raking leaves, this saved my marriage!

Pros:I'd Buy It Again

Cons:Have To Watch Going Around Tree

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LarryLake Ozark, MO

Purchased 10/1/13

REVIEWED

OCT.

22

2013

For The Price, Its Great

Wish it ground up the leaves better with the handheld pickup. Also hard to start after its been running, due to the big flywheel keeps the engine turning over after engine is shut off flooding the engine. We now slow it down and turn fuel off till it runs out of fuel. It will start right up then.

Pros:Features, Easy To Use, Price, I'd Buy It Again

Larry Recommends This Agri-Fab Product

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David B.

Purchased 4/15/13

13 Helpful Votes

REVIEWED

MAY.

12

2013

Agri-fab

We bought the Agri-Fab vac and we like it so far. Got a few bugs to work out. The instructions could of been a little more in detail, but all and all it is good. We used it today with our John Deere 340 utility tractor. We have to get a longer hose but it worked out alright. The lawn looks better with the lose grass clipping up for sure.